The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) held re-elections during their 27 annual National Ethanol Conference last week. Eight current board members were re-elected to serve for the remainder of 2014 and through August of 2015:

• Bob Sather, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin representing ACE Ethanol, LLC
• Chuck DeGrote, Clara City, Minnesota representing Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company
• Steve Vander Griend, Colwich, Kansas representing ICM, Inc.
• Ron Wetherell, Cleghorn, Iowa representing Little Sioux Corn Processors
• Gary Marshall, Jefferson City, Missouri representing Missouri Corn Growers Association
• Todd Sneller, Lincoln, Nebraska representing Nebraska Ethanol Board
• Nick Sinner, Fargo, North Dakota representing Red River Valley Sugar Beet Growers
• Merle Anderson, Climax, Minnesota representing Minnkota Power Electric Cooperative

Three individuals were nominated and elected to serve as new board directors:

• Chris Wilson, Marshall, Missouri representing Mid-Missouri Energy, LLC
• David Kolsrud, Brandon, South Dakota representing Badger State Ethanol
• Greg Krissek, Wichita, Kansas representing Kansas Corn Growers Association

“The ACE board of directors is a dedicated group of active volunteers who represent the grassroots diversity of our entire membership,” said Brian Jennings, ACE Executive Vice President. “Our members are very capably represented by the passion, expertise, and experience the ACE board brings to the table and we are grateful for their support and leadership.”